Graph Paper Free Printables
This free printable graph paper is a great resource to have in your tool kit! Whether it’s for math lessons, sketching, crafting, or designing, there’s an option in this comprehensive set that will be just what you need to accomplish your goals.
Highlights:
- Printable graph paper
- Instant digital downloads
- 6 PDF files
Details
This Graph Paper Set Includes:
- 3 size options:
- US Letter (215.9 x 279.4 millimeters or 8.5 x 11 inches)
- A4 (210 x 297 millimeters or 8.3 x 11.7 inches)
- A5 (148.5 x 210 millimeters or 5.8 x 8.3 inches)
- 2 unit options:
- Inches (Imperial)
- Centimeters (Metric)
- Grid styles:
- Inches (Imperial):
- 1/8 inch squares
- 1/4 inch squares
- 1/2 inch squares
- 1/8 inch squares with each square inch in bold
- 1/4 inch squares with each square inch in bold
- 1/2 inch squares with each square inch in bold
- Centimeters (Metric):
- 1/4 cm squares
- 1/2 cm squares
- 1 cm squares
- 1/4 cm squares with each 1 cm square in bold
- 1/2 cm squares with each 1 cm square in bold
- 1 cm squares with each 2 cm square in bold
- Inches (Imperial):
File & Printing Info
- Be sure to print at 100% scale to maintain the proper size of the squares on each page. (Avoid checking “stretch to fit,” “shrink to fit,” or “full page” in your printer settings, as these will incorrectly skew the scale of the grid.)
- Steps for deciding what options to print:
- Determine what size paper you need first (letter, A4, or A5)
- Choose the unit of measure you would like to use (inches or centimeters).
- Each PDF file contains all 12 grid styles and all 8 colors.
Terms
The files on this site are available for noncommercial use only. By downloading files, you agree to my Terms of Use.
How To Download
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- Blue
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- Yellow
- Orange
- Purple
Additional Info
About Graph Paper
Graph paper has many names, including: squared paper, coordinate paper, grid paper, and quad paper. If you want to be fancy, it’s also known as quadrille (or quadrillé in French) paper.
The free printable graph paper in this post is essentially squared paper. Each page contains a grid of squares of equal size that fill to the margin. There are a variety of sizes of graph paper, with some of the most common being letter, A4, and A5 layouts. (I have included all three of these page sizes here for you!) The grid squares come in a variety of sizes as well. In regard to units of measure, graph paper is often available in inches if you need to use imperial measurements (typical for the U.S. and Canada) or centimeters if you are working within the metric system. The graph pages I have below include both imperial and metric units of measure.
Uses For Graph Paper
Graph paper has so many practical and beneficial uses, including:
- Drawing: Graph paper helps to keep everything to the desired scale for all types of art projects for kids and adults alike, whether creating doodle art with your little ones or penning your creative ideas to paper.
- Crafting: Graph paper can be used for all sorts of DIY and crafting projects, such as cross stitching and knitting designs, sewing patterns, quilting patterns, and more!
- Math: All ages and ability levels can use graph paper for basic geometry, graphing functions in calculus, and beyond.
- Science: Students and scientists in a variety of disciplines can use graph paper to create a visual representation of new concepts and/or data, whether for research purposes or in the classroom.
- Engineering: Professionals use graph paper for everything from designing roadways, constructing skyscrapers, and beyond.
- Home planning: Use graph paper to bring your home project designs to life, whether you are designing new garden beds or renovating part of your home, such as your kitchen or bath.
- Getting organized: You can use graph paper for bullet journaling; keeping track of your moods, habits, goals, and/or lifestyle, etc.; note taking; checklists; calendars; and so much more.
- Essentially, if you have data, ideas, or designs you want to organize and bring to reality, graph paper can help you accomplish your goals!
File & Printing Info
- Be sure to print at 100% scale to maintain the proper size of the squares on each page. (Avoid checking “stretch to fit,” “shrink to fit,” or “full page” in your printer settings, as these will incorrectly skew the scale of the grid.)
- Steps for deciding what options to print:
- Determine what size paper you need first (letter, A4, or A5)
- Choose the unit of measure you would like to use (inches or centimeters).
- Each PDF file contains all 12 grid styles and all 8 colors.